Lamb, New Zealand, imported, subcutaneous fat, raw
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus45 mg4%Low
Sodium28 mg1%Low
Potassium93 mg5%Low
About this food
For Meat & Protein, Lamb is a typical example. Animal proteins tend to be higher in phosphorus, and animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80% versus 30-50% for plants. Choosing low-phosphorus proteins such as egg whites or tofu, or controlling portions of red meat, is a common CKD approach.
Nutrient insight
The most striking number here is potassium (5%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Lamb.
Other nutrients
Protein3.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine159 mgHigh purineNot rated · category estimate
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Animal source (higher absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food
Practical tips
A handy approach - Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.